3-2 Flare to Slip with Pin

Start in a 3-out/2-in alignment with the ball on the wing. The weakside guard makes a hard flare relocation across the arc to occupy help defenders and stretch the shell. As that happens, the top player lifts to become the reversal outlet while the primary post flashes up toward the nail/high paint, selling screen or handoff posture to draw his defender’s attention up the floor. The ball is reversed to the top. On the catch, the flashing post immediately changes gears and slips downhill into the middle of the lane. Simultaneously, the other post executes the “pin” by sealing the low help defender on the block - staying wide and strong to remove the tag and keep the lane clean. The top player delivers the pass on time into the slip, leading the receiver into a quick finish at the rim. Emphasize pace and timing: the flare must be a sprint to move the defense, the flash must look real before the slip, and the pin must hold long enough to deny help. Teach the passer to catch ready, make a quick read, and throw a firm, accurate entry. The slip player finishes immediately (one move), with built-in outlets to perimeter spacing if the defense collapses.